Margate City

Atlantic County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Resale / Land Use Certificate (Transfer of Title Certificate)

Issued by

City of Margate City Department of Building Inspection (Construction Code Official)

Requirements

Smoke alarms on each level, in every bedroom and outside each sleeping area within 10 feet of doorways
10-year sealed lithium battery smoke alarms (since January 1, 2019); existing AC-powered alarms accepted, do not remove
Carbon monoxide alarms on each level and outside sleeping areas
GFCI outlets at kitchen and bathroom counters, within 6 feet of a utility sink or wet bar, and in garages and outdoors
Portable fire extinguisher (2A-10B:C, 10 lb max) within 10 feet of the kitchen, on its bracket, top no higher than 5 feet, with the manual left for the new occupant
No open permits (checked by the office)

Fees

Resale/Land Use Certificate application

$60.00

Timing

Before closing

Phone

609-822-1974

Required

Requirements

Smoke alarms on each level, in every bedroom and outside each sleeping area within 10 feet of doorways
10-year sealed lithium battery single-station smoke alarms since January 1, 2019; existing AC-powered alarms stay
Carbon monoxide alarms on each level and outside sleeping areas
Portable fire extinguisher 2A-10B:C, no more than 10 lb, within 10 feet of the kitchen in a path of egress, mounted on its bracket with the top no more than 5 feet above the floor; owner's manual left for the new occupant (August 2024 checklist)

Last checked September 30, 2026

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